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ROAD DOGGIN’ WITH ERIN WASSON AND CREAM
Model Erin Wasson with Cream: on rescue pits and tough love.
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ROAD DOGGIN’ WITH ERIN WASSON AND CREAM
Erin Wasson is often described as a “model”, “designer”, and “muse”. What does this really mean? Sure, she slays the runway in shredded denim, but she can also design said denim, and jewellery, and entire collections for brands like RVCA and PacSun—and she’s built her own lines of apparel and accessories from the ground up. She once described herself as “jack of all trades, master of none”, which is refreshingly down-home and humble for someone in an industry of big egos and blag. Another thing to note: Wasson is an animal activist and dog lover. Her long-time ride-or-die is a ruddy pit bull called Cream. Originally from Texas and now based in L.A., Wasson has been rescuing and raising animals since she was a kid. These days, she’s passionate about the Best Friends Animal Society, rides horses like a pro, and spends time with her four-legged pal. Wasson welcomed us into her Venice Beach bungalow for a hang session and some good conversation.
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You can read the complete interview in Four&Sons, Issue Four.
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Photography by Curtis Buchanan
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ISSUE NINE — BUY NOW
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In our Spring issue, there’s much to be in high spirits about. We go behind the scenes of Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs, a movie fuelled by dopamine, alpha dogs, and a vast crew of artisans and animators. We hang with a pack of trippy-looking poodles created by artist Susumu Kamijo. We find five mutts who changed history by injecting their human counterparts with a good dose of serotonin. There is plenty of oxytocin going around, too. We celebrate Sulek’s photography of rescued Spanish galgos, Jo Longshurst’s abstract twist on pet portraiture, and Ho Hai Tran’s love of stripes and spots. We travel to Berlin, Toronto, London, and upstate New York to meet creative types whose bonds with their four-legged mates are as heartfelt as they are intoxicating. We ask five foodies to fess up about dog snacks and guilty pleasures that feed body and soul, and we embrace illustrator Apolline Muet’s bear hugs between humans and animals.
All this, and more, inside the covers.
Art&Culture
Under the cover of darkness
by Emma Guthrie
Death and wilderness play a key role in Lorna Evan’s haunting photography.
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Best of breeds
by Emma Guthrie
Sipke Visser’s new book lifts the lid on the fascinating world of dog shows.
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ONE-STOP SHOP
Get stuck in a treasure trove of canine delights for both you and your hound. Based in Bristol and online, Four Legs Four Walls curates an appealing selection of beautiful goods for you to fawn over. Here you can find dog vases by Katie Kimmel, funny and true dog tags from Growlees, art prints from longtime favourite Jean Jullien, vegan collars and leads, organic cotton toys and terrazzo dog bowls. Not to mention your dog can also sniff out some eco-sustainable chews from Origin, which dries nutritional tuber root for a long-lasting gnaw, and peanut butter filled antlers. With such an insatiable selection, it’s hard to know where to stop.
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DIRECTORY: PARK BARKERS
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A commitment to cruelty-free materials, functionality and quality production is a cornerstone of Park Barkers.
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CHOW DOWN HUNGRY HOUND
Carrot risotto with seared beef. Pasta with soybeans and crispy apple. Rabbit stew with potatoes and kefir. These recipes are healthy, affordable, easy to make, more environmentally friendly, and what’s even better, they are for your dog. But where to begin? Liviana Prola, an expert animal nutritionist from the Department of Veterinary Science at Turin University, takes the fear out of navigating the world of dog food dos and don’ts in her new book Feed Me. Whether your dog is already happy and healthy, or it needs a more specialised diet to feel tip-top, these 50 recipes allow you to create bespoke meals for your own dog’s needs. There’re also helpful meal plans tailored for dogs of every age, breed, weight and activeness. If that wasn’t enough, each meal has a nutritional breakdown, so you know exactly what you’re feeding Fido. Keep the window open when you cook, and don’t be surprised if you have dogs howling from all down the street. This is definitely a dog’s dinner to be enjoyed.
Illustrated by Kevin Waldron.
published by Phaidon.
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ALL WRAPPED UP
Having designed beautiful beds, toys and accessories for pleasure and leisure, MiaCara’s inaugural Wear collection come as a welcome addition to an already enticing array of treats. You can now care for your dog with super soft Peruvian alpaca wool blend turtlenecks, weaved exclusively for MiaCara by Alqo Wasi. Lightweight comfort will keep your four-legged mate warm without constriction. Choose from a variety of colours and patterns, from warm brown hues to cool blue and grey, and prepare for a lot more gleeful winter walks. The best part? The high-quality material is eco-friendly and sustainably produced, so there’s no sweat over this sweater.
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DIRECTORY: LOVE MY HUMAN
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Jenny Matthews mingled her two loves, Tibetan terriers and design, to create Love My Human, a superior dog grooming service and platform for pet lifestyle brands.
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BEHIND THE SCENES
There’s no better place for a sneaky backstage peek than at a dog show. Collated in book form, Dog Show 1961–1978 offers a fascinating insight into those moments away from the pomp and ceremony of the event. Social documentary photographer Shirley Baker steered from her acclaimed portrayal of working-class Manchester to consider the relationship between ribbon-winning dogs and their devoted owners. Whimsical and full of heart and humour, Baker’s observations feel pure and natural. Coiffured women and similarly styled poodles mingle with a bored English bulldog and a lucky beagle being fed whisky. Published by Hoxton Mini Press in East London, Dog Show 1961–1978 is the third book in the series ‘Vintage Britain’, which showcases rediscovered photography from the late 20th century.
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CULINARY CANINES
It’s that time of year both you and your dog look forward to. It’s calendar time, and from none other than the delectable folks at foodie magazine, The Gourmand. Their Dog Eat Dog calendar features dogs with food namesakes. Start the year off with a cute Pomeranian called Ham, glide blithely into February with Seabass the Bedlington Whippet and finish off in style with a pug called Stilton. With beautiful sets by George Lewin Studio and photographed by Jess Bonham, it’s always a sell-out. All proceeds go to animal welfare charity Mayhew. Each month is a treat for the eyes, whilst your belly is sure to rumble. We especially look forward to September, greeted by an Affenpinscher called Beans.
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TRUE DOG
BMX is definitely in Klaus Dyba’s blood. From taking part in freestyle competitions to helping start one of the biggest BMX brands out there, Wethepeople Bike Company, Dyba doesn’t do things by halves. And that’s the same for his new venture, True Dogs Photo. After he saw his creativity evaporating, he decided to hang up his wheels and fine tune his passion for photography. The sidekick to this saviour? A Chihuahua called Rocco. Led by Rocco’s powerful personality, Dyba strayed from the often-kitsch pet portrait in pursuit of something a little different. Dynamic and lolloping, his dogs are wild and primal. With lolling tongues and bared teeth, bowed heads and wide eyes, each is unexpectedly beautiful. Pets, but not as you know them.
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MINIMAL IN MIND
Growlmama was created for Frida, a frantic half-Griffon, half-French bulldog who stood out from the pack. Founder Caroline Denyer, from collar charmers Growlees, understands that, in a perfect world, we want to go everywhere with our dogs, so she built a label to make it happen. The London Carry has space for all of Frida’s things and her owner’s too, and, with a collar and leash to match, your pooch will strut with sophistication. Inspired by brands such as Celine, Margiela, and Acne Studio, Denyer kept the colour scheme to either camel or nero to help create multiple looks with minimal effort. Using soft Spanish leather, these items will stand the test of time—and a hyperactive dog, too. It’s a capsule collection even non-dog owners are sure to covet.
Photography by Rachel Oates
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COMFY COLLARS? WHY KNOT?
Just like their humans, all canines know comfort is key, which is where Knotty comes in. Previously a part-time project, now a full-time business, Knotty makes comfy and durable knotted collars and leashes for outgoing hounds. Made in Montreal, each item is crafted from hand-threaded paracord with waxed linen thread and high-quality leather. No more tangled leads or gnarly collars, these will endure every leap, bound and sprint from your four-legged friend.
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